Height and Safety Audit Report for House of sin

Roof Safety Solutions Pty Ltd
38 Radius Loop, Bayswater WA 6053
p: 08 9477 4884
f: 08 9277 3009
e: admin@roofsafetysolutions.com.au

Contents

1. Version History 2
2. Executive Summary 2
3. Inspection Details 3
4. Introduction 3
5. Risk Assessment 4
6. Inspection Report 5
7. Summary 15
8. Conclusion 16
9. Disclaimer 17

1. Version History

Version Description Author Information

2. Executive Summary

Roof Safety Solutions were contracted to perform the routine audit of House of sin.
The following existing height safety equipment is installed on site:
  • Surface Mount Anchor Points
  • Walkway
  • Horizontal lifeline.
  • Purlin Mount Anchor Points
  • Surface Mount Anchor Points
  • Hatch
  • Signage
  • Platform / Landing
  • Froglink Anchor

The inspection was carried out on the Wednesday, 11 October 2023 by height safety inspectors from Roof Safety Solutions Pty Ltd. The inspection identifies any risks and reports on compliance in relation to the Australian Standards, Acts and Regulations that form the basis for height safety in Australia.
This report contains:
  • An inventory of installed height safety equipment,
  • Compliant items,
  • Non-compliant items,
  • Recommendations to rectify any non-compliant issues.

All recommendations have been made in the report to reduce risk of injury as outlined and required by:
  • Work Health & Safety Act 2020 (WA).
  • Work Health & Safety Regulations 2022 (WA) relevant to Fall Prevention.
  • Code of Practice – Prevention of Falls at Workplaces 2020 (WA).
  • AS 1657:2018 - Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders.
  • AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices –selection, use and maintenance.
  • AS/NZS 4488.2:1997 – Industrial rope access systems – selection use and maintenance.

3. Inspection Details

Inspection Date: 11-Oct-2023
Areas Inspected:
Inspector:
Testing Instrument:

4. Introduction

Roof Safety Solutions has been commissioned to:
1. Supply an inventory of all height safety equipment installed on site.
2. Carry out an inspection of all existing assets, in accordance with:
• Work Health & Safety Act 2020 (WA).
• Work Health & Safety Regulations 2022 (WA)
• Code of Practice – Prevention of Falls at Workplaces 2020 (WA).
• AS 1657:2018 - Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders.
• AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices –selection, use and maintenance.
• AS/NZS 4488.2:1997 – Industrial rope access systems – selection use and maintenance.
• AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 - Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices –selection, use and maintenance.
3. Report on findings, identify existing hazards and provide suitable recommendations in cases of non-compliance.

5.Risk Assessment Matrix

This report will use the following risk assessment matrix to show the severity of any identified hazards.
Consequence
Injuries not requiring First Aid First Aid Treatment Case. Serious injury, medical treatment or hospitalisation. Multiple serious injuries causing hospitalisation. Death or multiple life threatening injuries.
Likelihood Negligible Minor Moderate Major. Catastrophic
Almost Certain 5 10 15 20 25
Likely 4 8 12 16 20
Occassionally 3 6 9 12 15
Unlikely 2 4 6 8 10
Rare 1 2 3 4 5
Extreme (15-25) Immediate Management Action is required
High (8-14) Management attention is required with the implementation of formal controls
Medium (4-7) Requires active monitoring or action
Low (1-3) Does not require active management

6. Inspection Report

Item 1.1

Risk:

Maintained

Description:

Surface Mount Anchor Points

Location:

Result:

☑ Compliant

Explanation:

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Compliant The Anchor Points have been inspected in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, AS1891 and legislative requirements. The anchors are in good operational condition and is fit for use.

Item 1.2

Risk:

Risk 9

Description:

Walkway

Location:

Factory Floor

Result:

☐ Non-Compliant

Explanation:

No edge protection on walkway narrower than 600mm. AS 1657:2018 Clause 5.1.3,A 123
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Hazards:

Worker or objects falling from roof or onto people below.
Damage to roof sheets.
Slips, Trips, Falls.

Required Controls:

Install Guardrail:

Item 1.3

Risk:

Risk 25

Description:

Horizontal lifeline.

Location:

Front Awning

Result:

☐ Non-Compliant

Explanation:

Installation and proof testing documents were not made available at time of inspection and as such, static line was tagged as defective. AS/NZS 1891.2 Supp1:2001 Section 8.1(b)
Deflects when pushed. AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Section 6.3(g),AS/NZS 1891.2 Supp1:2001 Section 8.3
The static line shows signs of yield suggesting it has been subject to its ultimate strength of 15kN. AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Section 6.3(h)
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Hazards:

Possible failure of anchor point if subjected to fall arrest load.
Fall from an unprotected edge.
Worker or objects falling from roof or onto people below.
Fall from a non-compliant static line.

Required Controls:

Install to manufacturers specs- replace current end plates:

Item 1.4

Risk:

Maintained

Description:

Purlin Mount Anchor Points

Location:

Rear Awning

Result:

☑ Compliant

Explanation:

nn
Compliant The Anchor Points have been inspected in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, AS1891 and legislative requirements. The anchors are in good operational condition and is fit for use.

Item 1.5

Risk:

Maintained

Description:

Surface Mount Anchor Points

Location:

Front Office

Result:

☑ Compliant

Explanation:

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Compliant The Anchor Points have been inspected in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, AS1891 and legislative requirements. The anchors are in good operational condition and is fit for use.

Item 1.6

Risk:

Risk 6

Description:

Hatch

Location:

Foot

Result:

☐ Non-Compliant

Explanation:

Hatch unsafe to open with one hand increasing fall risk. AS 1657:2018 Paragraph 7.4.8.3(i)
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Hazards:

Fall from an unprotected edge.
Worker or objects falling from roof or onto people below.
Fall through the hatch opening.
Fall risk.

Required Controls:

Tie your shoes:

Item 1.7

Risk:

Risk 12

Description:

Signage

Location:

Front office

Result:

☐ Non-Compliant

Explanation:

No data plate. AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Chapter 3.2.5
No pictographic "No unauthorised Access" signage has been installed. AS 1319-1994 Paragraph 2.2.3(e). Table 2.1. or Figure 2.4
No "Brittle roof Surface" signage has been installed Work Health and safety (General) regulations 2022 - Reg 79. Example 3
No brittle roof warning signage. Work Health and safety (General) regulations 2022 - Reg 79. Example 3
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Hazards:

Fall from a non-compliant anchor.
Worker or objects falling from roof or onto people below.
Damage to roof sheets.
Fall from a non-compliant static line.
Fall from height.
Unintentional access to roof area by non-authorised personnel.
Fall through skylight.

Required Controls:

Replace signage:

Item 1.8

Risk:

Risk 15

Description:

Platform / Landing

Location:

Top of Ladder

Result:

☐ Non-Compliant

Explanation:

Step up greater than 300mm. AS 1657:2018 Clause 3.1.4
Walking surface is not slip resistant. This includes all steps, treads and rungs. AS 1657:2018 Clause 7.4.3.1
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Hazards:

Slips and trips from non-complaint landing platforms.
Worker or objects falling from roof or onto people below.
Fall from height.

Required Controls:

Replace platform:

Item 1.9

Risk:

Risk 25

Description:

Froglink Anchor

Location:

Inner shed

Result:

☐ Non-Compliant

Explanation:

Rivets used to secure anchor point have formed incorrectly and may cause the anchor to not perform correctly under load. AS/NZS 1891.4:2009 Section 9.3.3
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Hazards:

Possible failure of anchor point if subjected to fall arrest load.
Fall from an unprotected edge.
Worker or objects falling from roof or onto people below.
Fall from height.

Required Controls:

Nil:

7. Summary

Equip Name Manufacturer Inspection Date Status Installer Rating Serial Number
Surface Mount Anchor Points 11-Oct-2023 Compliant FFSMAP1
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 1
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 2
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 3
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 4
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 5
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 6
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 7
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 8
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 9
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 10
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 11
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 12
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 13
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 14
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 15
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 16
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 17
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 18
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 19
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 20
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 21
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 22
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 23
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 24
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 25
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 26
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 27
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 28
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 29
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 30
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 31
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 32
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 33
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 34
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 35
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 36
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 37
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 38
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 39
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 40
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 41
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 42
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 43
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 44
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 45
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 46
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 47
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 48
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 49
Walkway RSS 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Meee I’m 50
Horizontal lifeline. Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Neil’s Pet Monkey 21kn FAHLL1
Purlin Mount Anchor Points Safemaster 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bazooka Joe 15kn RAPMAP1
Purlin Mount Anchor Points Safemaster 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bazooka Joe 15kn RAPMAP2
Purlin Mount Anchor Points Safemaster 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bazooka Joe 15kn RAPMAP3
Purlin Mount Anchor Points Safemaster 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bazooka Joe 15kn RAPMAP4
Purlin Mount Anchor Points Safemaster 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bazooka Joe 15kn RAPMAP5
Purlin Mount Anchor Points Safemaster 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bazooka Joe 15kn RAPMAP6
Purlin Mount Anchor Points Safemaster 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bazooka Joe 15kn RAPMAP7
Purlin Mount Anchor Points Safemaster 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bazooka Joe 15kn RAPMAP8
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap1
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap2
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap3
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap4
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap5
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap6
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap7
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap8
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap9
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap10
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap11
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap12
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap13
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap14
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap15
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap16
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap17
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap18
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap19
Surface Mount Anchor Points Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Compliant Bev 15kn FOsmap20
Hatch Olivers 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Ya mum 3kph Boot1
Hatch Olivers 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Ya mum 3kph Boot2
Signage Some mob 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Jake 1
Platform / Landing Us 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant Us 1
Froglink Anchor Sayfa 11-Oct-2023 Non-Compliant RSS 15kn FA1

8. Conclusion

All recommendations within this report will enable personnel to carry out their work in a safe manner when working on the roof and will ensure that the systems are ready for everyday maintenance tasks. All Purlin fixed anchor points have been re-tensioned to the sub-structure, all signage has been updated to reflect inspection dates and all height safety equipment has been tagged to reflect inspection dates and load ratings. All Friction Mounted Anchors have been subject to load testing under the guidance given by the relevant Australian Standard and its mechanical testing requirements for fall prevention anchors. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Kind Regards,

9. Disclaimer

This report was prepared solely for the purpose set out herein and it is not intended for any use. Whilst this report is accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief, we cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy of any descriptions or conclusions based on information supplied by other parties during site surveys, visits and interviews. Responsibility is disclaimed for any loss or damage, including but not limited to, any loss or damage suffered arising from the use of this report or suffered by any other person for any reason whatsoever. Recommendations to minimise the risk associated with roof safety are solely based on the assumption that all roofs have been built according to all current and relevant guidelines, acts, standards, codes of practice and regulations. No assessment or comment is made or implied in reference to the structural soundness of any structure or building. Structural soundness of all buildings should be referred to a qualified structural engineer prior to any installations. The certification procedure includes a visual inspection of the system to assess structural integrity and does not certify the system layout and or usage. If any component is damaged or subjected to a fall load, the system must not be used until checked and recertified by a competent person. It remains the building owner’s responsibility to ensure the system is used in accordance with current Occupational Health and Safety requirements and the system usage guidelines as noted by the system manufacturer. To ensure its contextual integrity, the report must be read in its entirety and should not be copied, distributed or referred to in part only. Information published in this report is confidential.